Give an Account of the railway networks on the different continents
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Rail networks vary in density in different parts of the world. Western Europe and the East-Central USA have the densest network of railways in the world. This is because these regions are highly developed and heavily industrialised with a large number of urban settlements. In South America, Africa and Australia, rail network has developed to connect the areas that are rich in agricultural or mineral resources to the urban centres. In Asia, China has the largest rail network, followed by India. In India, the Great Plains region has the highest rail density due to its flat topography, high population and economic importance.
Answer:This list of countries by rail transport network size based on International Union of Railways data ranks countries by length of rail lines worked at end of year updated with other reliable sources. These figures also include urban/suburban mass-transport systems, as well as lines which are not used for passenger services.